AI Voice Clones Fueled $68 Billion in Scam Losses Last Year
Three seconds of audio builds an 85%-accurate voice clone. Scammers drained $68 billion from 15 million U.S. adults in 2025 — and 12% of cases involved AI.
Topic
Fraud Prevention
Topic
Fraud Prevention
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